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Unforgettable 5-Day Iceland Stopover Tour
AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND
From
€
880
per person in double room
Experience Iceland's iconic Golden Circle and Northern Lights with our 5-Day Stopover Package.






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Description
This five-day stopover trip brings together some of Iceland’s most iconic sights, offering a steady introduction to the country’s natural highlights with optional experiences available to round out your stay.
The journey includes a full-day tour of the Golden Circle, where you’ll visit Þingvellir National Park, the geothermal area at Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall, a powerful two-tiered cascade that often forms rainbows in the mist.
To make the most of your time in Iceland, you can also choose to add a visit to the Blue Lagoon — with entrance, comfort package, and transfer included, take a full-day tour along the South Shore, stopping at glaciers, waterfalls, and black sand beaches and opt for a Northern Lights Excursion guided to the best possible location based on local weather and visibility conditions. If skies are not clear, the tour may be rescheduled for another night during your stay.
All tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, and guiding is provided in English. The plan is kept simple so you can focus on the experience, with space to explore, rest, or add a little more along the way.
Tour 1: Golden Circle Tour
Pickup Starts: 08:30
Tour 2: Northern Lights Tour (optional)Pickup Starts: 20:30 or 21:30 depending on the month
Tour 3: Blue Lagoon Tour (optional)
Pickup Starts: 08:30
Tour 4: South Shore Tour (optional)
Pickup Starts: 08:30
Itinerary
Day
1
Welcome to Iceland
Our 5-Day Stopover Adventure in Iceland begins as you arrive at Keflavík International Airport, set on the edge of the Reykjanes Peninsula. From here, you make your way through quiet, volcanic terrain into the city, where an optional private transfer can be arranged with our company.
After checking into the hotel reserved for you, take the opportunity to explore Reykjavík at your own pace. Many of the city’s highlights are within easy walking distance, including Hallgrímskirkja Church, the modern Harpa Concert Hall, and the lively Laugavegur Shopping Street. You can also enjoy a stroll along the Old Harbor or unwind at Austurvöllur Square. Reykjavík has a wide selection of excellent restaurants that we recommend you pre-book as they can book up quickly.
*prices of optional services, including convenient airport transfer, are shown in the next step of the booking process.
Day Highlights
- Reykjavík, explore on your own
- Drive through the moonlike Reykjanes Peninsula
Included
- One-night accommodation


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Hótel Klettur
Klettur Hotel is a modern and centrally located 3-star hotel in Reykjavík, offering comfortable rooms and easy access to the city's attractions.

Day
2
Golden Circle & Optional Northern Lights Tour
Pickup Starts: 08:30
Starting from Reykjavik, the tour first visits Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its geological significance and historical importance as the site of Iceland's first parliament. Here, visitors can explore the rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Next, the tour moves to the geothermal area in Haukadalur, home to the famous geysers, including Geysir and Strokkur. Strokkur, which erupts every few minutes, offers an exhilarating spectacle as it spouts boiling water up to 30 meters into the air.
The final major stop is the magnificent Gullfoss, or "Golden Falls," where visitors can marvel at the powerful glacial river plunging into a deep canyon, creating a stunning double waterfall. The beauty of Gullfoss is particularly striking, with rainbows often visible on sunny days.
For those visiting in the darker months, you can add an optional Northern Lights evening tour. You’ll head out on a guided Northern Lights excursion. Your local guide will choose the best available spot based on conditions, aiming to get you away from city light and into clearer skies. The tour is planned for your second night, with flexibility built in — if weather or visibility doesn’t cooperate, there’s room to try again on the following evenings.
Day Highlights
- Þingvellir National Park
- Walk between continents
- Geysir geothermal area
- Strokkur active eruption
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Northern Lights Tour (optional)
Included
- Hotel breakfast
- Pickup before tour starts
- Guided tour of the Golden Circle
- Dropoff at Reykjavík hotel or closest bus stop
- One-night accommodation
Note: The Golden Circle Tour operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Therefore, it may not always take place on day 2 of your trip — the exact day will depend on which weekday you book. This will also determine the order of any optional tours you choose to include in your itinerary.


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Hótel Klettur
Klettur Hotel is a modern and centrally located 3-star hotel in Reykjavík, offering comfortable rooms and easy access to the city's attractions.

Day
3
Optional Blue Lagoon Transfer & Admission
Pickup Starts: 08:30
A morning visit to the famous Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is located in a 800-year-old lava field in the heart of the Reykjanes Peninsula – a UNESCO Geopark. The spa site is on the National Geographic list of 25 wonders of the world, claiming it is a geothermal gift of nature.
The Lagoon is famous for its ethereal milky-blue waters. Remaining at 39°C all year round, the waters are rich in silica and minerals. Soak in the lagoon, try a silica mud mask and enjoy the complimentary drink at the swim-up bar.
Day Highlights
- Blue Lagoon
- Drive through Reykjanes Peninsula
Included
- Hotel breakfast
- Pickup before tour starts
- Transfer to and from Blue Lagoon
- Comfort Admission ticket to the lagoon
- Dropoff at Reykjavík hotel or closest bus stop
- One-night accommodation


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Hótel Klettur
Klettur Hotel is a modern and centrally located 3-star hotel in Reykjavík, offering comfortable rooms and easy access to the city's attractions.

Day
4
Optional South Shore Tour
Pickup Starts: 08:30
On this day, we will enjoy a ride along the south coast of Iceland. This coastal road offers views of glacier tongues, waterfalls, rugged hills, black sand beaches, and its famous volcanoes.
We travel to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, with a height of 60 m. You can walk behind the waterfall but dress well, as the water mist behind the waterfall can make you wet. Next, we admire the majestic Skógafoss Waterfall. It is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the country, 60 m high and 25 m wide. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is usually visible on sunny days.
Next, we stop by the black sand beach at Reynisfjara to view the geological formation and the smashing waves. Be careful not to step too close as the waves can be dangerous. Before heading back to Reykjavík, we visit Vík í Mýrdal, a seafront village that sits in the shadow of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers the Katla volcano.
Day Highlights
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss waterfall
- Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Reynisdrangar sea stacks
- Vík í Mýrdal town
Included
- Hotel breakfast
- Pickup at hotel or closest bus stop
- Guided tour of Iceland's South Shore
- Access included to all sights
- Dropoff at hotel or closest bus stop
- One-night accommodation


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Hótel Klettur
Klettur Hotel is a modern and centrally located 3-star hotel in Reykjavík, offering comfortable rooms and easy access to the city's attractions.

Day
5
Goodbye Iceland
On your final day in Iceland enjoy the last moments in Reykjavík and don't forget to enjoy your final complementary breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
Once it's time to head to the airport you can travel independently from your hotel, or with an optional transfer offered by us.
*prices of optional services, including convenient airport transfer, are shown in the next step of the booking process.
Day Highlights
- Reykjavík, explore on your own
Included
- Hotel breakfast

What’s included
- 4 Hotel Nights in Reykjavík w. Breakfast
- Guided Golden Circle Day Tour
- Pickup and Drop-off in Reykjavík for all tours
- Free Wifi on board bus
Optional add-ons
Bookable during the tour booking process
- Guided Northern Lights Tour
- Blue Lagoon Transfer & Admission
- South Shore Tour
- Shared Scheduled Airport Transfer
Tips and trivia
- At Thingvellir you can walk between America and Europe
- Galileo Galilei created the latin term Aurora Borealis
Additional information
- Pickup begins 30 min before departure
- See our Bus Stops in Reykjavík for info on city center pickups
- Our booking engine provides your pick up spot
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add more activities to my 5-Day Stopover Tour?
If you're looking to fill your days with more adventure or are staying in Iceland past the four days we have plenty of activities worth exploring.
Stopover Package
Private Day Tours
- Private Mythical Snaefellsnes Tour
- Private Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour
- Private Reykjanes Peninsula Tour
What should I wear on a day out in Iceland?
Iceland's weather can change quickly, so layering your clothing is a must. We suggest dressing in warm, waterproof layers, including a waterproof jacket, sturdy footwear, and a hat and gloves to keep you comfortable in any conditions. Taking an extra pair of warm socks with you is also never a bad idea.
Make sure to bring a warm jacket in winter, especially for northern light tours as it can get cold standing outside on crisp winter nights.
Be aware that inland Iceland is usually colder than the Reykjavík area.
Is there always a guide on the tours by Travel Reykjavík and Snæland Travel?
Yes, there is a trained and certified English speaking guide on each one of our tours, ready to make your day.
The only exceptions are Blue Lagoon transfer tour, our Self-Drive tours, and Private tours unless a private guide has been requested at an additional charge.
Can the itinerary for my booked tour change?
Yes it can, however in most cases it won’t. As your safety is our number one priority, Snæland Travel reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on weather and road conditions. Please read more on this under Terms and Conditions.
What hotel standards can I expect on multi-day tours with Travel Reykjavík?
All our hotel partners are of the same standard, 3-4 star hotels with breakfast included, to guarantee a comfortable stay. The standard rooms on multi-day tours are Double/Twin Rooms with made up beds, towels, and private bathrooms. If you are traveling solo you can simply choose a single room during the booking process.
All hotels have complimentary Wifi and access to amenities including hairdryers and tea kettles.
How do I prepare for a pickup with Travel Reykjavík by Snæland Travel?
First things first, have your correct email and phone number listed with us upon booking your tour so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.
Pickup usually starts 30 minutes before the tour departure time. The exact information is provided in your booking. Please be ready at your pickup stop from the start of the pickup time indicated to avoid any delays, as you might be the first pickup of the day.
In the case of any unforeseen events you can always give us a call +(354) 588 8660 (or the contact number provided in your email).
Where will I be picked up in the city center?
Due to traffic restrictions in the city center, your pickup location may not be directly in front of your hotel or accommodation but rather the closest bus stop.
It’s important that you provide the complete address of your accommodation when booking your tour and our convenient system will provide you with the closest pick-up location if direct pickup is not possible at your accommodation.
A good example is Hótel Óðinsvé where you’ll be guided to Bus Stop 8 at Hallgrímskirkja. To make it easy to find we’ve put together locations of all city center bus stops.
All our vehicles are easily recognizable, displaying the distinctive Snæland Travel logo and a sign in the window with the tour name.
